James Foote School

Lincoln Park School District of the City of

300 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

James Foote School is a public elementary school located in Lincoln Park, Michigan, serving students within the Lincoln Park Public Schools district. Situated on Abbott Avenue, the school is designed to provide a foundational educational experience for children in the local community, emphasizing academic development alongside social and emotional growth. As part of a smaller school district, James Foote typically fosters a neighborhood-centric atmosphere where staff and families work closely together to support student success.

The school’s curriculum generally aligns with Michigan state standards, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the standard classroom instruction, schools in this district often integrate extracurricular activities and support services aimed at meeting the diverse needs of their student population. For current data regarding specific grade levels, enrollment numbers, or recent academic performance, parents and community members are encouraged to visit the official Lincoln Park Public Schools website or the Michigan Department of Education’s school report card portal.

300

Total Students

15.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Foote School
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	117
Black	37
Asian	1
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

White
121 (40.3 %)
Hispanic
117 (39.0 %)
Black
37 (12.3 %)
Two or More
23 (7.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lincoln Park School District of the City of
Phone:	(313)389-0216
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	246
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 44